2022 Honda Civic Si - Perfect Daily Driver under $30k? (POV Binaural Audio)

Now that I've put over 2,200 miles on my 2022 Honda Civic Si let's talk about how it is to live with. Is it the right car for your daily needs? Will it serve as an enthusiast vehicle? Should you wait for the GR Corolla or the next generation Civic Type R?

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[TedwardDrives]

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[nostalgicauto]

these civic SI vids have become some of my most anticipated.

[Mrcoconutgun]

Looks like a fun car, gear box seems punchy, wouldn't expect less from honda. Something about you driving your daily and just talking about it, is very relatable and relaxing.

[RealNameNeverUsed]

2:00 I love that Tedward respects manuals and automatics equally. Car enthusiasts like him are difficult to come by.

[SilverScarletSpider]

My friend’s dad is a hardworking nurse and he owns a base Porsche 911. His daily driver is a Honda Civic Si. His sons each dream of getting themselves a C8 Corvette or Nissan GT-R one day, but for now, they also drive inexpensive 40mpg Honda Civic’s.

[jcrbama]

I think you said it all around the 17 minute mark, "you can use all of the car, more often". That's a lot of fun to be able to work the car without doing dangerous and stupid speeds. I've owned an M3, Mustangs GT, WRX STi. All of them fun, but you couldn't get into them hard without getting into speeds that are only fit for a track, and how often do you end up at a track, a few times a year? At least for me that was the case. 90% of the time I felt like I was putting around, swallowing fuel and not really able to use the car. Even spirited drives felt like that cars were barely stretching their legs. Cars like this and the GTI are perfect for daily use. Lots of fun and very engaging, at least for earlier versions of the GTI, not sure about the current one. For the Si, ownership is super easy on the wallet and has a massive level of utility and the ease of knowing that the build quality will be solid. They may not have the flashy power numbers or stats, but they are the most fun just because you can use all it has and not be doing anything too crazy.

[oneayeopen]

Hey Tedward, I'm loving the Civic SI videos! I daily a '15 Civic Si, and I love it. My brother has a '19 Civic Si which I have driven a handful of times. They're such different cars in their own right, but both are amazing to drive. Him and I are trying to find a '22 Civic Si for my sister, which would complete the 9th, 10th, and 11th gen family 😁

[blueoemsi]

I own the 22 si myself and summarized:
1. Paid markup but it’s the only 2022 car for the price range that has great reliability and aftermarket support.
2. I commute 20-30 miles every day through traffic. The car gives me ~31.5 mpg
3. This car in the orange or blue colorway stands out and looks so nice as a commuter car.
4. The fun that I have going on the highway and twists and turns while shifting is what makes this car worth it.
5. With a 7 year warranty. You don’t have to worry about ANYTHING going wrong with This car. Your wallet is only for parts !

To me this is the perfect daily driver / car enthusiast machine.

[ianandrews]

I’ve had my 2022 Civic Si for two weeks and can’t stop talking about. This car puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. This thing is a hoot. Fuel economy is fantastic the interior doesn’t make you feel like a bum and the cost of this car is the cheapest I’ve spent in the last 20 years. You can’t help but think that car designs have gone mental with over complicated infotainment systems and boat loads of electrical features. The Civic is simplicity and drivers enjoyment in spades. Highly recommend everyone take a Civic Si for a drive.

[ShaiyanHossain]

as someone whose family owned a 3rd, and 7th gen Civic, its great to see how much more refined the Civic has gotten with the 11th generation
not to mention going forward into the future with some features, but keeping it classy overall

[brichpmr]

There is an indirect connection to the old school Honda Preludes which felt special and satisfying back in the 80s and 90s....not much power but lots of fun wringing out the excellent chassis and gearbox. Your Civic is a sweet deal for sure.

[Thepeug]

Everything you said in this video is exactly how I felt about my 1991 CRX Si. Those were the days.

[BeyondTheTestDrive]

This is so refreshing and super thrilled you love your car. Part of what makes a car fun is the anxiety factor. Are you worried about fuel costs, maintenance, breaking down, etc. Daily drivers for enthusiasts have a tough job because they need to be fun but also stress free. Cars like the Civic Si are perfect for that. And every time we buy oil for our ‘people’s car’ GLI we have to hunt down expensive German spec’d oil. It all adds up. But you have found the right combo with your other drives. Nice job.

[stms]

As a new owner - 1, 100 miles in a couple weeks - I find it quick enough. My other car is a 981 boxster s and I find them both fun for different reasons.

Have always loved hondas and glad I’m back in one.

Sold my 2017 brz (which I loved). And part of the reason I got the si was that the gr86/brz was so hard to get. Figure I’ll own this for three years and let the hype die down on the 86 and perhaps get that …..or not. The Honda is great.

Also - gr corrolla or civic type r will be easily a year away from attain ability (as you’d said) and dealer markup before that will be nuts!!

[unprofessional]

I just got my 2022 Sonic Gray Pearl Si last week! There were only about 4 available in the whole Atlanta metro area! I trust your judgement and completely agree that it is such a great enthusiast-daily. I feel totally okay beating the snot out of it and know it’s not going to break. I should also add that my trade-in was a 2014 Porsche Cayman with PSE, PTV, PASM, 6-speed manual, extended leather, and Bose. Two small children meant I needed something with backseats. Luckily I still have my Triumph triple for my mountain/weekend ride.

[Harper]

Civic SI is def up there for when I get my license and can buy my first car. It just looks so damn good for being a civic. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the maroon-ish colored seats, and the artificial sound. Otherwise, it's a wonderful car and Honda did a great job in keeping the true, manual transmission enthusiast car alive. Nice video by the way, keep it up!

[tavisdosser]

Im loving the si vids because compared to some of the other cars you make videos on, an si feels like something I could actually get my hands on and drive

[icculus]

Your comments on fuel economy and range are a great point. Something that people probably don’t think much about, but $200 each month (at least by the amount you drive) is serious money.

[meryuk]

I've never driven any car with automatic transmission. And you're right, manual gearbox is one of Honda's true strengths.

[stms]

My take on the manual. I wouldn’t say that my manhood is pinned to driving a manual, but my driving persona is. There’s a modicum of pride associated with “getting it” and carrying the banner of “save the manuals” with other believers. If - as you say - someone wants to just jump in a car and forget about everything and drive…. Then they don’t sound like driving enthusiasts to me. There’s nothing wrong with that, but driving for the pure fun of it seems incomplete to me without a manual (at least in a sports car or sports sedan (and usually most everything else I’d like to drive).

The emergence of (admittedly) great dual clutch autos have made this also a generational thing…..as more often, younger drivers focus only on the acceleration advantage w the dual clutch vs the engagement advantage with a proper manual.

Perfect example of this dynamic is in this civic. So glad Honda still only offers the Si in a manual. It would be a far lesser car without it.